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MX53 UNJ

2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3

Black Petrol 1137cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,621 mi
Last recorded67,621 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-322,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 UNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 1100 X-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,137cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 67,621 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 67,171 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 67,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 66,660 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,637 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 65,444 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,061 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 63,056 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 60,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,786 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 54,786 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 54,768 miles

Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 54,763 miles

Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Chain guard missing ()

Offside Front footpeg securing split pin missing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front tyre on legal limit

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,066 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,680 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,240 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,804 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,970 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,802 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,456 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,835 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 1100 X-3?

Based on 2,035 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,083
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
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MX53 UNJ is a 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 in Black with a 1,137cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 22,710 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 UNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Cbr 1100 X-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX53 UNJ registered?

MX53 UNJ is a 2003 Honda Cbr 1100 X-3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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